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San Juan del Sur Beach, San Juan del Sur

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Beach · Nature / Park

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Lounge on the soft brown sands of San Juan del Sur Beach, a crescent-shaped beach in the port town of San Juan del Sur. Swim in the calm blue waters, sunbathe, or take a boat ride and explore the surrounding area. The beach offers a range of recreational activities, such as fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, and if the wind is right, surfing. Take a relaxing walk on the beach, a popular spot for sunset watching, and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the small fishing town. Make San Juan del Sur Beach a centerpiece of your San Juan del Sur vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our San Juan del Sur online trip itinerary maker.

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San Juan del Sur Beach reviews

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938 reviews

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4.6

By robinkB9621FK

Very real type experience. Mostly a town full of locals plus backpackers. However, we stayed in a beautiful airbnb on the south side of town overlooking the beach. Good stuff: its beautiful from up...

Very real type experience. Mostly a town full of locals plus backpackers. However, we stayed in a beautiful airbnb on the south side of town overlooking the beach. Good stuff: its beautiful from up... more »
By RowanH336

The beach is still recovering post hurricane Julia. All along the shore is driftwood/logs as well as garbage. The excessive rain that has fallen on the mainland is also making its way out to sea...

The beach is still recovering post hurricane Julia. All along the shore is driftwood/logs as well as garbage. The excessive rain that has fallen on the mainland is also making its way out to sea... more »
By Mobile151577

Fabulous home high above the beach with all the amenities. The view is the best part and worth every penny.

Fabulous home high above the beach with all the amenities. The view is the best part and worth every penny. more »

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By Standard Flight

One of the best places to visit in Nicaragua! Ambience is excellent! Great places to eat and to have fun! You must go to visit the christ statue up the hills.

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By Wade

I was scammed in this area, don’t trust anybody here. The beach itself is quite unpleasant, maybe it looks nice at sunset with the boats, but I wouldn’t go swimming here.

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By Pete F

One of the most beautiful places on earth great vibe

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By Sid D.

PSA to not believe everything you see in pics. Beach was dirty and water is gross. Don't go here if you only want beach and sea time. Total disappointment. Great views of the beach if you go high up enough though. Town is your typical beach town (I enjoy beach towns so that was fine with me).

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By Michael Carlson

Beautiful views, water is amazing! The weather, restaurants, shops and street vendors make this alot of fun!!

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